Resources Organizations Categories Resources Pre-harvest Stand Structure and Wildlife Habitat Attributes at a Group... This extension note presents findings on the pre-harvest forest conditions at a group selection logging site within British Columbias Interior Cedar Hemlock zone. The studys... PDF ALRF Silvicultural Practices and Management for the Stand and Forest This document outlines the principles and specific strategies guiding forest management within the Aleza Lake Research Forest . Its structured into key sections covering... PDF Review of glyphosate use in British Columbia forestry This document examines the current use of glyphosate in BCs forestry practices, specifically for vegetation management in re-establishing forests after harvesting. It... PDF Implementing new forest management principles in coastal British Columbia-... This case study investigates the economic and operational feasibility of implementing variable retention harvesting in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific trial on... PDF Implementing new forest management principles in coastal British Columbia-... This case study investigates the economic and operational feasibility of implementing variable retention harvesting in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific trial on... PDF Implementing new forest management principles in coastal British Columbia-... This case study investigates the practical application and economic implications of ecosystem-based management in coastal British Columbia. It details a specific harvesting... PDF Hardwood Management in the Coast Forest Region This document present a strategy for the utilization and management of deciduous tree species, particularly red alder, big leaf maple, and birch, within the coastal forests of... PDF Fire Management Stocking Standards Guidance Document This document outlines how to integrate wildfire risk reduction into forest regeneration practices. It explains that these standards are modifications of existing reforestation... PDF Establishing and growing aspen stands in the SBS This presentation focuses on the establishment and growth of aspen stands within the Sub-Boreal Spruce zone of British Columbia. It draws upon existing research to discuss key... PDF Aspen and Wildfire in British Columbia This document reviews existing research on the relationship between aspen forests and wildfire, particularly in the context of British Columbia. It explores aspens inherent... PDF Adjusting Free-growing Guidance Regarding Aspen Retention in the... This document details a research project in the Cariboo Region of British Columbia focused on revising free-growing guidelines to better account for the interactions between... PDF Riparian Management for Post-fire Salvage Logging- Best Management Practices This extension note focuses on best management practices for riparian areas following salvage logging after wildfires, aiming to minimize negative impacts on aquatic habitats.... PDF Adjusting Free Growing Criteria for Broadleaves in the Northern Interior of... This documentinvestigates the growth dynamics of mixed broadleaf-conifer stands and a push for improved forest management that better reflects multiple objectives, as outlined... PDF British Columbia s Interior- Fisher Wildlife Habitat Decision Aid This document synthesizes scientific and experiential knowledge regarding the habitat needs of fishers, a forest-dependent carnivore considered a Species at Risk. The guide... PDF Considerations for Rehabilitating Naturally Disturbed Stands- Part 2 Stand... This extension note focuses on the hydrological equivalent clearcut area as a tool for managing forests in British Columbia that have been affected by natural disturbances like... PDF Considerations for Rehabilitation of Naturally Disturbed Forests (MPB) Part... This extension note serves as a guide for practitioners involved in reforestation efforts following large-scale natural disturbances, particularly those caused by the mountain... PDF Mountain Pine Beetle and Salvage Harvesting- Small Stream and Riparian Zone... This extension note presents findings from investigations into how the mountain pine beetle infestation and subsequent salvage harvesting near streams impact small stream and... PDF Silviculture Options for Use in Ranges Designated for the Conservation of... This paper explores silviculture strategies applicable in British Columbias designated northern caribou ranges. It addresses the critical intersection of forestry practices and... PDF Successional Responses to Natural Disturbance Forest Management and Climate... This extension note outlines the successional pathways of various forest ecosystems in British Columbia and how these natural trajectories are influenced by natural... PDF Thinning of a Ponderosa Pine Douglas Fir Forest in South Central BC- Impacts... This study investigates the effects of forest thinning on the understory vegetation in ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir forests of south-central British Columbia. The study... PDF Tomentosus Root Rot Forest Health Stand Establishment Decision Aid This document serves as a stand establishment decision aid for forest managers in British Columbia dealing with tomentosus root rot, a fungal disease prevalent in spruce and... PDF Bringing Adaptation to Ground in British Columbia This document examines the impacts of a changing climate on British Columbias diverse natural ecosystems and proposes conservation-oriented adaptation actions. It highlights the... PDF Assessing Feasibility of Wildfire Fuel Reduction Targets in North Central... This paper investigates the practicality of current wildfire fuel reduction goals in north-central British Columbia by examining mechanical raking treatments within the Burns... PDF Stand growth and natural regeneration development following selection... This document details a 15-year study examining the effects of partial cut logging, specifically single-tree selection harvesting, on dry-belt Douglas-fir stands in British... PDF Harvest Intensity Effects on Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity Are Dependent on... This paper investigates how different forest harvesting methods impact both the amount of carbon stored and the variety of plant and tree life. The study compared the effects of... PDF Challenges facing gap-based silviculture and possible solutions for mesic... This paper explores the complexities and challenges associated with using gap-based silviculture in the mesic northern forests of North America. The authors begin by outlining... PDF Forest thinning and prescribed burning treatments reduce wildfire severity... This paper investigates the effectiveness of different forest fuel treatments, such as thinning and prescribed burning, in reducing the severity of subsequent wildfires.... PDF Opportunities and limitations of thinning to increase resistance and... This paper explores the opportunities and limitations of forest thinning as a strategy to enhance the resistance and resilience of trees and forests to global change. The... PDF Climate change mitigation in British Columbia forest sector- GHG reductions... This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of various strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within British Columbias forestry sector. The study uses a systems... PDF First-year Growth Responses of Young Red Alder Stands to Fertilization This extension note details a study on how adding nutrients affects the growth of young red alder trees on Vancouver Island. Recognizing the increasing importance of red alder... PDF Windthrow in Partially Cut Lodgepole Pine Forests in West-Central British Columbia This extension note details a study on windthrow in partially cut lodgepole pine forests in west-central British Columbia. The research was motivated by concerns that partial... PDF The Opax Mountain Silvicultural Systems Project- Preliminary Results for... This extension note investigates various forest management approaches for complex, dry Interior Douglas-fir forests. The core of the project involves long-term, operational-... PDF Site Preparation Alternatives in the Wet Cold ESSF- Results from Sicamous Creek This extension note investigates the effects of different site preparation methods on a high-elevation wet, cold forest in British Columbia. The study examines the initial... PDF Forest Carbon Information Notes - Fertilization This document outlines how adding nutrients to forests can be a tool for greenhouse gas benefit through increased carbon sequestration in trees. It details that while the... PDF Forest Carbon Information Notes - Reforestation This document outlines strategies for reforesting in British Columbia to achieve greenhouse gas benefits. It emphasizes underplanting fire-killed stands as a particularly... PDF The Carbon Conundrum-Fire and Fuel Management in Fire-prone Forests This document explores the complex relationship between fire management in fire-prone forests of British Columbia and the dynamics of forest carbon. It highlights the challenge... PDF Uncertainty in adaptation to climate change in forest management This report explores the challenges of forest management planning in British Columbia under the uncertainty of climate change. Recognizing that no single climate change... PDF Diversifying managed forests to increase resilience This paper investigates how diversifying managed forests in British Columbia could enhance their ability to recover from disturbances, specifically a recent mountain pine beetle... PDF Carbon sequestration in managed temperate coniferous forests under climate change This paper explores the future of carbon storage within these vital ecosystems of British Columbia. Using a computer model, the researchers investigated how interactions between... PDF Applying Resilience Concepts in Forest Management- A Retrospective... This paper investigates how different forest management strategies impact the resilience of forests facing climate change, specifically a mountain pine beetle outbreak in... PDF Forest Fuel Treatments for the Southern West Kootenays- A Summary of... This document synthesizes existing research on forest fuel treatments and their effectiveness in modifying wildfire behavior. Recognizing that the local, currently wetter... PDF Moving Towards Adaptation Strategies in Forest Management - a Starting Place... This document serves as a foundational guide for adapting forest management practices in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia in the face of climate change. Recognizing... PDF Using PrognosisBC to Analyze Partial-Cutting Options over a Rotation This document details an analysis using the PrognosisBC model to evaluate various partial-cutting silvicultural options for long-term forest management compared to clearcutting.... PDF Seedling response following partial cutting in lodgepole pine forests on... This paper details a study examining how different forestry practices, specifically partial cutting methods like group selection and irregular group shelterwood, impact the... PDF The shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia - A practitioners... This guide serves as a practical manual for foresters looking to implement the shelterwood cutting method in British Columbia. As the third part of a three-part series, this... PDF The shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia - A practitioners... This guide delves into the fundamental ecological principles underpinning the successful application of the shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia. As the second... PDF The shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia - A practitioners... This guide focuses on the shelterwood silvicultural system in British Columbia and specifically addresses implementation considerations. As the first part of a three-part... PDF Influences of clearcut harvesting and fertilization on structure and... This report details two studies investigating the impacts of common forestry practices on soil health in Interior Cedar-Hemlock forests. The first study compared clearcut... PDF Alternative Silvicultural Systems and Harvesting Techniques for Caribou Habitat This study investigates alternative forestry practices to mitigate the negative impacts of conventional clearcutting on caribou habitat. Recognizing that clearcutting leads to... PDF Reforesting Dry Sites in the Thompson Okanagan Natural Resource Region This document is a comprehensive guide to address the increasing challenges of establishing healthy forests on drought-prone lands. Recognizing the impact of climate change and... PDF
